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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$35,686 / year median in Colorado
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Performs a variety of custodial and light building maintenance duties including the cleaning of public restrooms and public areas, as well as, light facilities maintenance, including but not limited to the changing of batteries, repairing bathroom specialties, changing light bulbs, and other routine building maintenance. This position normally follows established routines and will also respond to unusual situations or matters requiring immediate attention. This position reports to the facilities supervisor. Responsible for the custodial duties of various Town facilities including public restrooms. Duties include dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, trash removal, cleaning and restocking of bathrooms. Maintains adequate inventory of custodial supplies and submits orders as needed Responsible for the routine maintenance of Town facilities, including changing batteries in plumbing fixtures and doorknobs, changing light bulbs, painting, etc. Responsible for occasional move out cleans and post construction cleans of town owned buildings Identifies and implements corrective measures related to day-to-day building maintenance. Records and reports circumstances associated with needed repairs. Assists with facility maintenance functions as required Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Ability to use tools necessary to perform all duties associated with cleaning and light building maintenance. Ability to operate light-duty equipment. • Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions. Ability to recognize and record needed repairs. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to walk for extended periods of time under varying conditions. Ability to work without close supervision in standard work situations. Ability to contribute effectively to the accomplishment of team goals, objectives and activities High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Background Investigation Employment is contingent upon the results of a comprehensive education/experience background investigation and a criminal history record check. Working Conditions and Physical Effort While performing the essential duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle, feel, and operate equipment, and to communicate effectively. The role frequently involves standing, walking, sitting, and reaching with hands and arms. It may also require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Employees in this role must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include the ability to see clearly at close and long distances, distinguish colors, and adjust focus as needed. The work environment may involve exposure to light-duty cleaning supplies and associated odors, moving mechanical parts, and occasionally working in high or elevated areas. The typical noise level is moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected of this position. This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive listing or description of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of incumbents in the job.